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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.40, 1,673.33 and 630.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.40, 1,673.33 and 630.86 is: 944.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.40 : 1,673.33 = 630.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.40/1,673.33 = 630.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.40x = 1,673.33 × 630.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.40x = 1,055,625.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,625.44/1,117.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.72

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